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You are going to participate in an Elocution competition arranged by your school on “Living a Better Life.” Write a speech on the given topic with the help of given points: Get rid of bad habits. - English (Second/Third Language)

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You are going to participate in an Elocution competition arranged by your school on “Living a Better Life.” Write a speech on the given topic with the help of given points:

  • Get rid of bad habits.
  • Be positive.
  • Avoid negative thoughts.
  • Trust yourself.
  • Try to enrich your mind by becoming a lifelong learner.
  • Sharing and caring makes life enjoyable.
  • Be humble, respect and welcome each day with smile.
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'Living a Better Life'

Good morning to one and all present here. Today, I am here to talk about "Living a Better Life," a quest that we all are on, consciously or unconsciously, every single day.

Firstly, the journey to a better life begins with the elimination of bad habits. It's like clearing weeds from a garden; only when the weeds are gone can the flowers truly flourish. Whether it's procrastination, unhealthy eating, or negative self-talk, these habits need to go for us to grow.

Next, it's crucial to remain positive. A positive mindset acts like sunlight, nourishing our inner gardens. Positivity helps us weather the storms and droughts of life. It is our resilience in the face of adversity.

Furthermore, it's vital to avoid negative thoughts. Like pests in our garden, negative thoughts can destroy all our hard work. We must be vigilant gardeners, keeping our thoughts healthy and our minds fertile.

Trust yourself. You are the gardener of your life. Trust in your abilities, in your uniqueness, in your path. Sometimes the seeds of today won't blossom until tomorrow, but trust that they will. With self-trust comes a certain peace, knowing that you are capable of handling whatever may come your way.

In addition, try to enrich your mind by becoming a lifelong learner. A garden that isn't tended to becomes overgrown and wild. Similarly, a mind that isn't regularly enriched with new knowledge and experiences cannot grow. Read, travel, study, and never stop being curious about this vast, beautiful world of ours.

Finally, be humble, respect others, and welcome each day with a smile. Humility is the soil that nourishes all virtues, respect is the water that sustains them, and a smile is the bloom that shows the world the beauty of your garden.

Thank you for your attention. May we all tend to our gardens with love, care, and joy.

Thank you.

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